Technical SETA SME

About the role

A Technical SETA provides independent, objective systems engineering and technical expertise to government program offices, ensuring programs are planned, designed, and executed effectively. This role supports the government as a trusted advisor rather than a contractor developing deliverables, focusing on technical rigor, acquisition support, and mission alignment.

Responsibilities

• Provide unbiased systems engineering expertise across the full system lifecycle, including concept development, architecture design, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment.
• Review, analyze, and validate contractor technical deliverables, ensuring compliance with requirements, standards, and mission needs.
• Support requirements development and management, including traceability, verification methods, and acceptance criteria.
• Assist with program planning, acquisition strategies, risk management, scheduling, and technical baseline reviews.
• Develop and evaluate technical documentation such as interface control documents, system specifications, test plans, and engineering analyses.
• Support readiness assessments, design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and decision gates.
• Identify risks, issues, and opportunities and provide recommendations to government leadership.
• Conduct independent research, trade studies, and market assessments to inform program decisions.
• Ensure technical alignment with enterprise architectures, security policies, and cross-program integrations.
• Facilitate communication among stakeholders, including government customers, contractors, and mission partners.

Qualifications

• Waveform & RF Communications
• Wireless Communications Systems
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning (ML)
• Modeling & Simulation (M&S)
• Quantum Computing
• Advanced Platforms & Systems Integration
• Computer Vision & Sensing Technologies
• Microelectronics & Next-Gen Hardware

Requirements

• ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance with a polygraph
• Bachelor’s in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics field with 8 or more years of experience in related field
• Master’s in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics field with 4 or more years of experience in related field
• PhD in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics field with 2 or more years of experience in related field
• Travel required up to 10%

Skills

• ONE (1) year of experience in the Intelligence Community (IC), including experience with requirements, CONOPS, and transition
• Excellent writing/editing skills
• Excellent slide development/PowerPoint skills
• Strong organizational, problem‑solving, and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks

Pay

• The annual salary range for this position is $115,200.00‑$172,800.00.
• Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back‑Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

Schedule

These roles require 5 days a week on client site in Bethesda, MD.